Jeanne Hixon Fleming, 81 of Pattenburg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30. She was born on Dec. 16, 1930 in Glen Gardner, the daughter of Charles and Ethel Hixon. Jeanne was a graduate of Hampton High School and attended Uppsala Nursing School.

She was married in 1950 to Edward L. Fleming, who survives her. They were partners in Fleming & Fleming Electrical Contractors for 40 years. Together Ed and Jeanne had four children, also surviving. They are: Alta Fleming and her husband Edward Pilicy, Edward L Fleming Jr. and his wife Sally, Jill Fleming and her husband David Dunlavy, and Kevin L Fleming and his wife Bonnie.

Jeanne is also survived by eight grandchildren: Molly Butler Bailey and her husband Chuck, Megan Fleming, Katy Fleming Stayton and her husband Charlie, Edward Fleming III, Adam Dunlavy, Abby Dunlavy, Joshua Fleming, and Kelsie Fleming, as well as two great grandchildren: Seamus and Finnegan.

Active within the community, Jeanne was a leader for the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, PTA and drove a school bus for Fleming’s Transportation. She became very involved with the Hunterdon Hills Lions Club and served as President of the Lioness Club.

Much beloved by everyone who knew her, Jeanne was known for her fondness for animals, cruises, gourmet cooking, and especially, her sense of humor and fun. She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hunterdon Hospice c/o Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Dr., Flemington, NJ 08822. A memorial service will take place at a future date.